Deshengmen-德胜门

Even though much of Beijing's cocktail scene concentrated in Sanlitun, a few hot new lounges are opening further afield to appeal to barflies living in other parts of town. The Catail lounge brand is a prime example, what with its two locations in Haidian. Better still: because you're not in Sanlitun, you won't be paying Sanlitun prices (ie north of RMB 100 per glass).

A private Chinese restaurant locates at Xiaoyou Hutong, opened by chef Zhang Zhicheng. Dishes are using fresh ingredients in best quality you could find in the market, and cooked to perfection with a lot of care. The restaurant is open for dinner, and the minimal expense of a table is RMB 5,000 for two to 10 people. Making a reservation at least a month ahead is necessary by calling 158 1069 3778.

The official Provincial Restaurant for Shandong serves local Shandong delicacies such as a DIY-to-share jianbing (RMB 57), fish, meats, and things wrapped in dough.

Sijia Meiyi Silk Carpet Shop is located on the first floor of White Peacock Art World Building near the North Second Ring Road and sells a vast array of quality Chinese carpets.

A good option for those wanting to stay in Beijing's northwestern Haidian district, Heyuan International Hostel has a big, open courtyard as well as affordable accomodation and welcoming staff.

Other than hand-pulled roast rabbit, you can also have rabbit noodles here. It is typical Sichuan-style spicy noodles.

Bella Growth provides early childhood education and development based on the Reggio Emilia approach, an Italian preschool model. Bella combines this approach with an American (ESL) preschool phonics curriculum and the best parts of traditional Chinese teaching and learning theories. With parental involvement and community support, students learn by moving, touching, listening, and seeing. Students are encouraged to express themselves and depict their understanding of the world through hundreds of symbolic languages that include drawing, singing, drama, sports, reading and writing.

For RMB 12, Bus No. 919 will give you an air-conditioned ride to the Badaling
section of the Great Wall (6am-6:30pm). Other destinations:
Zhangjiakou, World Park, Weixian, Guyuan, Chengde, etc.